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The Pulse Super Boxset: EMP Post Apocalyptic Fiction
A riveting new Post Apocalyptic EMP boxset that keeps you guessing until the end! EMP masterminds Alexandria Clarke, author of "Black Out" and James Hunt Author of “Static” and “Surviving the Collapse” which have collectively accumulated 200+ five-star reviews come together in this SUPER BOX SET for the first time! A Tale Of Survival In A Powerless World After an EMP bomb detonates over the United States, frying the entire electrical grid, Georgie Fitz decides to take refuge at her estranged father’s cabin in the Rocky Mountains with her boyfriend and his family. When they arrive, Georgie discovers that a group of survivalists have already erected a camp there, and her father is nowhere to be found. As she adjusts to her new normal, she has trouble adhering to the survivalists’ rules. Can she fit in at the camp and find out what happened to her father? An EMP Thriller The thin thread holding the civilized world together has been severed. Millions of citizens have been thrust into the unknown, breeding fear into the minds and souls of those seeking to survive. Wren Burton, an architect from Chicago, has been engulfed by the chaotic aftermath of an EMP blast. Her family is injured. The enemy is unknown. And help is nowhere to be found. Surviving the Collapse What happens when all means of transportation and communication suddenly vanish? What happens when you can’t call for help? What happens when the only person you can rely on is yourself? Captain Kate Hillman is about to discover those answers after an EMP sends New York City, and it’s nine million residents, back into the stone age.
1215 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2018
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Alexandria Clarke
219 books273 followersAlexandria Clarke is a writer, cat lover, and all-around optimist. She loves to immerse her readers in mystery and intrigue, meaningful friendships, and the worlds of characters who learn by doing. When she's not writing, Alex enjoys playing guitar, watching Wynonna Earp, and spending time with her family. She currently lives in Orlando, Florida with her partner and their four pets.
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May 13, 2018
I liked the first set the best, strong female character, although she can get a tad annoying. Overall, it was a good story that kept me interested. The community of prepares she joins is not very believable though. Initially it seems cult like, but it turns out they are very unprepared for any kind of attack, which I needed to set aside my doubts for. There is never a context of why the EMP happens, no background story really. Apparently only the bad guys are really well prepared, the military is nowhere to be found till the end. Spoiler alert:
The next two sets started grating on me though. The story seems to follow the same blue print as the first one, with now added terrorists which apparently are literally everywhere in the big cities in countless number. No explanation or background on those terrorists, but they shoot all the time and they are always everywhere the main characters go. The stories are non stop action and dangerous situations with the heroine getting injured severely but always having to rescue their children with the husbands being bystanders more or less. The endings are also very similar, with the same people (exchange names) dead and the military showing up all of a sudden, and the community rebuilding. The stories in my opinion are less about actual survival, more about a woman fighting big bad bullies and somehow being Supergirl and Wonder Woman at the same time. I did only skim the last one, it was just too much of the same.
The next two sets started grating on me though. The story seems to follow the same blue print as the first one, with now added terrorists which apparently are literally everywhere in the big cities in countless number. No explanation or background on those terrorists, but they shoot all the time and they are always everywhere the main characters go. The stories are non stop action and dangerous situations with the heroine getting injured severely but always having to rescue their children with the husbands being bystanders more or less. The endings are also very similar, with the same people (exchange names) dead and the military showing up all of a sudden, and the community rebuilding. The stories in my opinion are less about actual survival, more about a woman fighting big bad bullies and somehow being Supergirl and Wonder Woman at the same time. I did only skim the last one, it was just too much of the same.
March 15, 2018
I listened to this on audio. The story itself was very good, with well rounded characters, I liked that all three stories followed three different paths during the same time frame.
I particularly liked the first novel, but found I was lagging in concentration on the second novel. The third novel was a tad different and I stayed focussed with that one.
To be honest, I want to give this series four stars, because the story was good, but I really didn’t like the way this was narrated at all. I found the narration choppy and it felt as though the narrators has no understanding of what they were reading, emphasising words mid sentence that didn’t need to be. It made it difficult to follow and very frustrating to listen to.
I particularly liked the first novel, but found I was lagging in concentration on the second novel. The third novel was a tad different and I stayed focussed with that one.
To be honest, I want to give this series four stars, because the story was good, but I really didn’t like the way this was narrated at all. I found the narration choppy and it felt as though the narrators has no understanding of what they were reading, emphasising words mid sentence that didn’t need to be. It made it difficult to follow and very frustrating to listen to.
April 23, 2018
I couldn’t stop reading
This was one fantastic series. The story is told in 3 different states in the US with different types of people. In each story there was a strong female hero. A woman under normal circumstances you would never think they could survive in this crazy world that it became after the EMP went off. But these woman were not just fighting for themselves to survive but their loved one to.
Being thrown into a world with no clue how to survive they managed to overcome every obstacle that was before them. But within those obstacles there was still loss of love ones they had to learn to adapt to loss along the way.
I found myself unable to stop reading. The book engaged you to think of how you might be in the same circumstances
This was one fantastic series. The story is told in 3 different states in the US with different types of people. In each story there was a strong female hero. A woman under normal circumstances you would never think they could survive in this crazy world that it became after the EMP went off. But these woman were not just fighting for themselves to survive but their loved one to.
Being thrown into a world with no clue how to survive they managed to overcome every obstacle that was before them. But within those obstacles there was still loss of love ones they had to learn to adapt to loss along the way.
I found myself unable to stop reading. The book engaged you to think of how you might be in the same circumstances
January 14, 2019
I've read about a dozen of the apocalyptic book genre and the one thing I ask is, "is it convincing?". Saldly, all three of the stories in this box set is a resounding no. The plots did move along quickly, which were the books only saving grace. The writing was sloppy and dialog poor.
March 3, 2024
*** Audiobook ***
Of all the stories in this boxset, I enjoyed the first one the most both in terms of the plot and the narration. That said, I don't think the reason for the blackout was ever explained in any, though I felt the community element of the first was more geared to survival than the the later ones and felt more realistic in its attempts to build themselves up to a functioning camp. Until, of course, rival camps challenged them and events escalated again.
In the other two stories, the main character, Kate, was thrown into every possible worst case scenario and always made it out to go on. It was maybe too violent for me and too gun-focused, there was little "thinking" time, just shoot and be damned. It felt pretty much like a roller-coaster and grew somewhat predictable in terms of how things would turn out. Also, the narration in those later books was less engaging which made it harder to stay interested.
Of all the stories in this boxset, I enjoyed the first one the most both in terms of the plot and the narration. That said, I don't think the reason for the blackout was ever explained in any, though I felt the community element of the first was more geared to survival than the the later ones and felt more realistic in its attempts to build themselves up to a functioning camp. Until, of course, rival camps challenged them and events escalated again.
In the other two stories, the main character, Kate, was thrown into every possible worst case scenario and always made it out to go on. It was maybe too violent for me and too gun-focused, there was little "thinking" time, just shoot and be damned. It felt pretty much like a roller-coaster and grew somewhat predictable in terms of how things would turn out. Also, the narration in those later books was less engaging which made it harder to stay interested.
April 27, 2021
I suppose if there is such a thing as serious post apocalyptic fan, i may fit the category. Its the only genre i read, so my expectations are extremely high. I read book 0, and book 1, but unfortunately it took only minutes of book 2 for me to decide that i was unable to continue. Amongst other considerations, characters must have realistic human emotions in relation to a situation to keep my interest. For me, in the post apocalyptic world where everything you had is now gone, i expect to feel that sense of loss in the characters. Without revealing spoilers, a lot of really bad things happened to a lot of people at the end of book 1, but seem forgotten minutes later at the start of book 2. This lack of realism is something i can't get passed. It's a pity because up to that point i was thoroughly enjoying the series.
May 8, 2018
Kept my attention throughout the entire series. Three separate three-part series included in this boxset. The stories included in these series did have some questionable plot twists. To explain after reading a good number of post-apoc fiction. Having a series take "ordinary" people who have done little to no prep and have get through the most outlandish scenarios.
That said these books are extremely well written and a joy to read. I will go in search of more titles by this author. In hopes, they deliver the same level of enjoyment as this boxset did.
That said these books are extremely well written and a joy to read. I will go in search of more titles by this author. In hopes, they deliver the same level of enjoyment as this boxset did.
May 18, 2019
Fine story
It was a good story but too many things didn't click for me. The terrorists would have had to have a huge following to just indiscriminately just walk around killing.. So i don't think they would be a.problem. Not one terrorist was a problem after 9/11. The prisons are designed to accommodate a complete power failure.. No frostbite at all even walking barefoot. The prisoners would never remain in a tight group. And so on. But the characters were developed good and you did become concerned for them. So i did enjoy the books.
It was a good story but too many things didn't click for me. The terrorists would have had to have a huge following to just indiscriminately just walk around killing.. So i don't think they would be a.problem. Not one terrorist was a problem after 9/11. The prisons are designed to accommodate a complete power failure.. No frostbite at all even walking barefoot. The prisoners would never remain in a tight group. And so on. But the characters were developed good and you did become concerned for them. So i did enjoy the books.
March 8, 2018
Well written and exciting. I only gave it 4 stars because of the similarity of all EMP novels.
There's always an otherwise unknown character who rises above the pack to take control. Being set in the USA, the first thing that happens is that everyone pulls out their guns and starts shooting an looting. The government is nowhere to be seen. There is always a compound full of preppers who act as if it's the wild west all over again.
Once I suspended disbelief I enjoyed the reads.
There's always an otherwise unknown character who rises above the pack to take control. Being set in the USA, the first thing that happens is that everyone pulls out their guns and starts shooting an looting. The government is nowhere to be seen. There is always a compound full of preppers who act as if it's the wild west all over again.
Once I suspended disbelief I enjoyed the reads.
December 8, 2019
It pays to be ready
This boxed set had one thing I really enjoyed for a change: strong female leads whose experiences aren't that far out of the realm of possibility.
The U.S. Is crippled by its dependence on modern computer technology. The fear and lunacy that ensue from the point of failure and how these people respond is a riveting read. I thoroughly enjoyed this boxed set, and recommend it to anyone.
This boxed set had one thing I really enjoyed for a change: strong female leads whose experiences aren't that far out of the realm of possibility.
The U.S. Is crippled by its dependence on modern computer technology. The fear and lunacy that ensue from the point of failure and how these people respond is a riveting read. I thoroughly enjoyed this boxed set, and recommend it to anyone.
January 21, 2020
I would like to write my own review, but the review by Liberty1969 was so on target to my own reactions to this set that I suggest you read hers. I'm giving the series three stars though instead of her two. I'm very interested in the topic of a possible EMP and had hoped for more from this author. After a while, the characterization and action felt deficient and stereotypical with the strong female character dominating the storyline with her bravado.
January 26, 2018
A very good collection
While I enjoyed all three stories, I particularly liked the first one. I'm a sucker for kick-ass females in post apocalyptic books, and she was one of the best I've encountered. I did appreciate the strong women characters in the two other books too, but it was the first that really impressed me. Overall, I highly recommend this set and its authors!
While I enjoyed all three stories, I particularly liked the first one. I'm a sucker for kick-ass females in post apocalyptic books, and she was one of the best I've encountered. I did appreciate the strong women characters in the two other books too, but it was the first that really impressed me. Overall, I highly recommend this set and its authors!
July 12, 2018
I had actually read the second two already as stand alone books. Was a little miffed the other two weren't new reads :).
My only qualm was the number of errors and typos, 4 within an hour, and I don't tend to read fast. I do not blame the author, but do get annoyed on their behalf. Then spend so much time and effort to produce a book worth reading, just for someone else to make careless errors.
My only qualm was the number of errors and typos, 4 within an hour, and I don't tend to read fast. I do not blame the author, but do get annoyed on their behalf. Then spend so much time and effort to produce a book worth reading, just for someone else to make careless errors.
October 3, 2018
Pulse
First, please no EMPs. Georgie was great. Wren was more than I could imagine anyone could endure. Kate was absolutely a marvel. Rodney was a true leader and life saver. Finally Dennis got his (too easy). Excellent, all strong women and helpful supportive men. Spectacular writing.
First, please no EMPs. Georgie was great. Wren was more than I could imagine anyone could endure. Kate was absolutely a marvel. Rodney was a true leader and life saver. Finally Dennis got his (too easy). Excellent, all strong women and helpful supportive men. Spectacular writing.
March 20, 2019
Enthusiastic imaginative picture of societal collapse
As gripping as the circumstances in these stories are the first ones were a difficult leap of imagination as the heroine survived circumstances that were too intense to be believable. This last story was much more thoughtful and realistic . Much better reading.
As gripping as the circumstances in these stories are the first ones were a difficult leap of imagination as the heroine survived circumstances that were too intense to be believable. This last story was much more thoughtful and realistic . Much better reading.
November 6, 2019
A hard time
Kate was in NY when the EMP hit. It changes everything. She had to find her family. Then she had to get her son. With her family together all were safe. Then the escape criminals came. They were led my her x husband. He wanted revenge. It was kill or die. He would kill everyone in his way. He took her children. She had to get them back.
Kate was in NY when the EMP hit. It changes everything. She had to find her family. Then she had to get her son. With her family together all were safe. Then the escape criminals came. They were led my her x husband. He wanted revenge. It was kill or die. He would kill everyone in his way. He took her children. She had to get them back.
April 30, 2024
The Pulse super boxset: EMP
I really enjoyed reading these books and I learned a lot about EMP. The Pulse was very interesting with all the chaos and confusion going on. With nothing working that uses microchips. Like; electronic grids, cars, trains, plane, lights, heating, air conditioning. The world is in chaos. Can we survive?
I really enjoyed reading these books and I learned a lot about EMP. The Pulse was very interesting with all the chaos and confusion going on. With nothing working that uses microchips. Like; electronic grids, cars, trains, plane, lights, heating, air conditioning. The world is in chaos. Can we survive?
January 20, 2018
The pulse super box set
I had been trying to download this for like 2years and for some reason it finally did. It's a great read all 3 series are very well written and well worth the wait
I had been trying to download this for like 2years and for some reason it finally did. It's a great read all 3 series are very well written and well worth the wait
April 28, 2018
Thought provoking, frighteningly so
Not everyone knows what an EMP is or how it would effect our lives. These books show how quickly our world could devolve and the strength needed to not only survive but help others.
Not everyone knows what an EMP is or how it would effect our lives. These books show how quickly our world could devolve and the strength needed to not only survive but help others.
July 5, 2018
Very entertaining
I loved the story of people chowing the who!e group rather than just them selves. I was engrossed in some of the ways of interaction between people not know ing each other or the way the priorities shifted as the different situations changed.
I loved the story of people chowing the who!e group rather than just them selves. I was engrossed in some of the ways of interaction between people not know ing each other or the way the priorities shifted as the different situations changed.
July 9, 2018
A Well-told Tale
If you like exciting dystopian page-turners, you'll like this. However, to get the greatest enjoyment, I recommend you read the entire set of "The Pulse" books, starting with the first one.
If you like exciting dystopian page-turners, you'll like this. However, to get the greatest enjoyment, I recommend you read the entire set of "The Pulse" books, starting with the first one.
August 14, 2018
Caught and held my attention from beginning to end .. Which is no small feat
I enjoy science fiction and this was one of many EMP books I have read and also one of the most believable. Thanks
I enjoy science fiction and this was one of many EMP books I have read and also one of the most believable. Thanks
August 18, 2018
Riveting
This is not the normal genre of books that I read, but I read the whole series and was pulled in to all the stories. They were all alike, but different Very Riveting and action packed I didn’t want to put it down
This is not the normal genre of books that I read, but I read the whole series and was pulled in to all the stories. They were all alike, but different Very Riveting and action packed I didn’t want to put it down
September 22, 2018
Keeps your emotions high
This is an exciting series that shows you varying points of view on a catestrohic event. These views are from different types of people and shows development of their inner strength. A good read.
This is an exciting series that shows you varying points of view on a catestrohic event. These views are from different types of people and shows development of their inner strength. A good read.
November 8, 2018
After emp story, lots of violence, snow, heroine, convicts
Good read. nine volumes, Heroine, also a pilot, emp, escaping criminals, all coming together in a major snowstorm. Enjoyed it!
Good read. nine volumes, Heroine, also a pilot, emp, escaping criminals, all coming together in a major snowstorm. Enjoyed it!
December 7, 2018
Brilliant!!
This box set was very easy to read and kept me up into the early hours of the morning on several occasions! It was good to see the 'apocalypse' from different parts of the USA and to experience different peoples' struggles. Well worth getting.
This box set was very easy to read and kept me up into the early hours of the morning on several occasions! It was good to see the 'apocalypse' from different parts of the USA and to experience different peoples' struggles. Well worth getting.
December 20, 2019
A lot of blood death and violence
I’ve enjoyed reading most of this series of books but there was a little too much violence for my tastes and some of the storylines were not very plausible. But the characters are interesting and have intriguing stories so it’s worth the read.
I’ve enjoyed reading most of this series of books but there was a little too much violence for my tastes and some of the storylines were not very plausible. But the characters are interesting and have intriguing stories so it’s worth the read.
January 25, 2018
Very engaging
This idea had never crossed my mind. It made me ask myself how far I would go, how much I would sacrifice for those I love. Nicely paced, well developed characters.
This idea had never crossed my mind. It made me ask myself how far I would go, how much I would sacrifice for those I love. Nicely paced, well developed characters.
January 26, 2018
Went on and on and on and on
Got this for $.99 and said why not give it a try? Decide for yourself, but I felt like an apocalypse survivor for having endured the entire box set.
Got this for $.99 and said why not give it a try? Decide for yourself, but I felt like an apocalypse survivor for having endured the entire box set.
January 31, 2018
I loved it. Fast pace.Very believable. One of those reads that's hard to put down.
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